State law already forbids slow drivers in the left lane under some circumstances. A House bill would apply that ban more ...

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and criticized CBS in a Wednesday ...

A Durham man was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault, according to court records. Police had been ...

Cabarrus schools face rising tech costs and market turmoil as CFO warns of ripple effects from Trump-era tariffs.

A North Carolina restaurant is a “hotspot” for breakfast and lunch dishes — and fans can’t get enough. Now, the dining ...

A sanitation truck worker was killed on the job when he was struck by a passing car, according to the North Carolina State ...

For months, an outbreak of avian flu in the state’s commercial poultry flock has stopped farmers from exporting and trading ...

Sebastian Aho’s double-overtime power-play goal gave the Hurricanes a 5-4 win to eliminate the Devils in Game 5, and broke a ...

Rep. Carla Cunningham’s support for the GOP measure stood out as several other Mecklenburg County Democrats spoke against the ...

From Medicaid to immigration, The Charlotte Observer’s reporters have covered ways life is changing and could change as a result of the Trump administration’s cuts.

Sen. Sydney Batch replaced Sen. Dan Blue as Senate minority leader this session, opening a rift within the caucus.

Did local airport pianist Josh King get enough votes to make it as a Top 10 finalist on “American Idol?” Here’s a recap.